The name of this organization shall be designated and known as:
“All-American Athletic Association”.

The name of this organization shall be designated and known as:
AAll-American Athletic Association@. The All-American Athletic Association is an AApproved Association@ by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the sport of wrestling.   In 1991 area officials from the Detroit suburbs saw a need to build consistency in the way we interpret the rules and the development of new officials.  Our members are committed at improving wrestling by officiating, teaching and showing sportsmanship at all times.

Article II – Purpose  Goals
a. To invite new members and new officials to our association in hope
of servicing the wrestling community  with the consistency of quality officiating, and professionalism.
b. To provide education and training through classes, clinics, and meetings.
c. To keep our association in the highest standing for the M.H.S.A.A., and keep the status of an “Approved Association”.
d. To follow all rules and regulations, for officials by the M.H.S.A.A.

Our goals are: 
a. Teach and improve the officiating skills of all of our members.
b. Build consistency by members attending informational meetings and getting involved in general discussions.
c. Gain respect from our peers, area coaches and Athletic Directors.
d. Enroll new members, either registered officials or individuals who would like to become officials.
e. To keep our association in the highest standing for the M.H.S.A.A., and keep the status of an AApproved Association@.
f. To follow all rules and regulations, for officials by the M.H.S.A.A. and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHSA).

Article III – Membership 
a. All individuals who are officials, or want to be an official, in the sport of wrestling will be accepted in the “All-American Athletic Association”.All active members will be registered with the M.H.S.A.A. according to their guidelines. All active members will pay dues on a yearly basis, and attend meetings required by the AAll-American Athletic Association.
b. All active members will be registered with the M.H.S.A.A. according to their guidelines. All active members will pay dues on a yearly basis, and attend meetings required by the “All-American Athletic Association”. All Honorary members will be non-active officials, who still wish to help in the development of improving officiating and the sport of wrestling. Honorary members will be approved by majority vote of the active membership. Honorary members will not be required to pay association dues.
c. All inactive members will be retired officials, who still help in the development of improving officiating and the sport of wrestling. Active members are entitled to vote on Association business, and hold office.
d. Honorary members are entitled to vote but cannot be elected to office.
e. All members shall be involved in voting on any matters related to the Association.           

Article IV – Privileges
a. Only active members are entitled to vote on Association business, and hold office.
b. Inactive members are entitled to vote but cannot be elected to office. ( a & b are added to above as d &

The General Membership shall:
1. Abide by all decisions rendered by the Association.
2. Be involved in setting the policy of the Association.
3.  Follow the rules of conduct for officials outlined in the MHSAA Officials Guidebook.
4.  Maintain professionalism by working to improve their officiating skills.
5.  Pay Dues as required.
6.  Attend a majority of the All American Athletic Association meetings, as designated by the President or designee.
7. Fulfill obligations of officiating contracts.

Article IV - Organization Structure
The Association consists of the general membership, assignors, trainers and the following four officers:  President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Article V – Obligations 
Article V - Duties and Responsibilities of Officers:

1. Be registered with the M.H.S.A.A.
2. To work matches, which they are contracted, and to fulfill the obligation of that contract.
3. Follow all rules of conduct for officials.
4. Work at maintaining professionalism, and improving your officiating skills.

1. The President shall:
a. Be our association=s representative at all meetings involving Athletic Directors, School Administrators, the MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) and the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS).
b. Act as our lead negotiator on all fees for our services.
c. Act as our liaison to resolve payment and other administrative issues between our general membership and the schools that we service.  
d. Coordinate assignments, as needed, between the general membership, the assignors, and the schools to assure that all wrestling contest dates are covered with an appropriate level official(s).
e. Hold an initial meeting at the beginning of the season with the assignors to schedule all available contest dates.
f. Schedule and Chair Association Meetings.

2. The Vice President shall

e. Acts unprofessionally while under contract- such as, but not limited to, -
1. Refusing to work exhibition or JV matches when contracted to do so.
2. Leaving early or arriving late to a contest.
3. Refusing to work or delaying the scheduled contest while attempting to re-negotiate the contract.
2. Disciplinary Action will be progressive in nature and can result in Suspension and/or Revocation from the Association and forfeiture of all assigned contests.
3. The Officers or a designated committee will be responsible for deciding upon the appropriate disciplinary action by a majority vote.

Article VIII - Suspension/ Revocation
1. Any member who fails to meet the requirements of the association, including but not limited to default of dues, unreasonable failure to attend association meetings, can be subject to suspension and/or revocation.
2. Any member who violates the ACode of Conduct for Officials@ shall be considered for suspension and/or revocation.
3. An official who fails to fulfill the obligation of a contract can be subject to suspension and/or revocation.
4. Reinstatement shall be considered after the individual remedies the cause of any suspension.
5. Suspensions and Revocations from the AAll-American Athletic Association@ will be voted on by all members present at the meeting of the discussed suspension and or revocation. A decision will be reached by a majority vote.
6. Revocations shall last for a minimum of one calendar year and shall require a revoked member to apply for membership and be re-admitted to the association by a vote of the majority of members at any association meeting following the minimum revocation period.
7. Any official who is under current or past suspension/revocation from another association shall be required to submit to a vote of the association members for admittance to the All American Athletic Association.

Article VIII - Elections
a. The election of officers shall take place every two years, and will take place on our last meeting in March.
b. All voting shall be by secret ballot and the vote shall be determined by a majority.
c. Any special election can take place when necessary and brought to the members for a majority vote.

Article IX - Elections
a. Candidates for an officer position are nominated and voted for a two (2) year term by the general membership at the February association meeting.
b. No individual officer can hold more than one officer position during their term.
c. Voting may be by secret ballot and the vote shall be determined by a majority.
d. Any special election can take place when necessary and brought to the members for a majority vote.
e. During the term, the general membership can, at any time, vote an existing officer out of office and replace them with another nominee.   It must be a 2/3 vote of the membership to relieve an existing officer from his currently held position.

Article I X - Meetings
a. There shall be a minimum of five meetings between the months of November and April.
There will normally be five meetings between the months of November and April.
b. The meeting dates will be determined by the President and announced by a letter sent to all members in October. These meetings shall be subject to change if a majority of our members have a conflict due to a wrestling schedule. A new date shall be voted on by all members present at the meeting.
c. Besides are five general meetings, there shall be, at least, one instructional meeting, and one classroom discussion seminar, which deals with Official’s mechanics.
d. Veteran officials will aid in the development of new officials.

Article X – Board   (The items below are add in red in parts above.)
a. The board will consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and treasurer.
b. All elections will be based on a majority vote of all eligible members present.
c. All elected officials will serve for a term of two years.
d. Any vacancies will  be filled by a general election, and a majority vote.
e. All members of the Executive board shall be required to attend four of the
five required meetings. Exception will be made based on an individual
bases by the executive board.

2. Duties of Board

PRESIDENT
a. The president shall preside over general business meetings.
b. The President shall be the liaison with the M.H.S.A.A. and other school officials.

VICE-PRESIDENT
a. The Vice President shall assist the president over general business meetings.
b. The Vice President shall handle the general business meetings in the absence of the president.

 SECRETARY
a. The Secretary will keep and maintain all records of the general business meetings.  
b. The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings and keep copies for Association records.
c. The secretary shall work with the President in keeping records and addresses of schools and officials.

TREASURER

a. The Treasurer shall be responsible for a financial report to the Association members.
b. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of all dues.
c. The Treasurer shall pay all bills of the Association through Association accounts.

 MEMBERS
a. The members shall be responsible involved in the policy’s of the Association.
b. The members shall be involved in voting on any matters related to the Association.
c. The members shall be responsible for voting in our yearly awards program.
These awards are for coaches or athletic directors who best represent
outstanding sportsmanship to the sport of wrestling. There will be awards
for Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, and the Thumb Area.
           
d. The members shall be responsible in voting for all special awards such as “Outstanding Contribution to the Sport of Wrestling”. This award is based on merit and will be given to only those special individuals who have improved the sport of Wrestling.

ARTICLE XI AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
Adoption, Amendment, and Repeal. The members of the association may amend or repeal the bylaws or adopt new by-laws so long as the by-laws, as amended or adopted, are not inconsistent with the articles of association or with the law. Any by-laws adopted by the members may not be altered or repealed by the Officers.

These bylaws have been adopted as the bylaws of the association by a validly and separately convened meeting of the board of directors and the members.

Inspection of Records by Members. All books, records, and lists of members of the association shall be open to inspection and examination upon reasonable request for all proper purposes by any member of the association.

Compensation. The compensation of all officers of the association shall be fixed by the membership. No officer shall be ineligible to receive the compensation by reason of the fact that he or she is also a member of the association and receiving compensation for it.

Quorum. A quorum at any annual or special members meeting shall consist of the members, in person. A quorum shall consist of 51% of the membership entitled to vote for any given year.